After four years as chair of the PDCA Communications Committee, Jason Moore has decided to pass the torch.

"I believe it's important for volunteer efforts to be infused with fresh perspective on a consistent basis," he said. "After nearly eight years in leadership roles at PDCA and four years as the chair of this committee, I felt it was time to step aside and support others in their leadership efforts."

Moore jumped into committee leadership following his national PDCA presidency.

"At the time, I was concerned my lack of marketing experience would hinder my ability to be a productive chair for the Communications Committee," he said. "I've come to realize that my lack of experience forced me (and the committee) to ask questions, focus the vision and mission of the committee, and depend on the extremely capable people around us to fill in the gaps. Chairing the committee has been a fantastic learning experience for me. It's caused me to think more intentionally about how we communicate and market within our company, and I expect my work on the committee to inform that process for years to come."

What Moore has always brought to the committee is a steadfast belief in the mission and vision of PDCA. He says one of the things he enjoyed most about his time leading the Communications Committee was talking through the best ways to highlight PDCA's efforts alongside his committee members.

"PDCA's purpose and mission is to promote the use and value of driven piles in all applications that are reasonable for the product and its installation process," he said. "The association accomplishes this work through educating industry on the design, manufacture and installation process and connecting those who facilitate those pieces and parts. The Communications Committee is tasked with producing several programs specifically designed to assist the association in achieving its goal through print and digital media, and in my opinion, the committee has the potential to use its voice to amplify the work of other PDCA committees."

It's not surprising that he leaves his leadership role with a call to action for other PDCA members to join the association's communications efforts.

"PDCA has several committees that are vital to its success, and I would suggest that the Communications Committee ranks among the top," he said.

PDCA sincerely thanks Jason Moore for his years of dedicated service and the genuine enthusiasm and passion he displays for the association. The next meeting of the PDCA Communications Committee happens June 26, at 2:00 PM EST. If you would like to drop in and see what the committee is about, send us a message or contact the PDCA office for the meeting link.

What does the future hold for this past-chairman? First, he will prioritize his family; he and his wife Rebecca are raising three children (Joshua, Ella, and Lydia) who are quickly approaching young adulthood. Next comes his day job where Jason continues in his role as GM at Palmetto Pile Driving, Inc.; there, he and the Charleston, SC-based team manufacture and install PSC piling for a variety of foundations in the fast-growing part of the U.S. At the same time, he remains a Board Member for the PDCA South Carolina Chapter where he assists in planning the biennial Driven Pile Technical Seminar held at The Citadel (his Alma Mater.) And in what many from the region consider the top, industry social event, he and Palmetto will enthusiastically host the annual PDCA South Carolina Chapter Oyster Roast on their company grounds next January.